Woman claims abuse by top Catholic bishop

A woman has claimed she was sexually abused more than 40 years ago by the president of the US Conference of Catholic bishops.

Woman claims abuse by top Catholic bishop
Thu, 09 Mar, 2006 - 08:52

A woman has claimed she was sexually abused more than 40 years ago by the president of the US Conference of Catholic bishops.

Bishop William Skylstad issued a statement yesterday categorically denying the accusation, saying he has not violated the vow of celibacy he took 47 years ago.

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